Landmark· Koh Thalu· Thailand
Koh Thalu (Koh Talu) Pierced Islets
8° 18.3′ N · 98° 29.8′ E
A cluster of limestone islets north of Koh Raya Ring whose name means 'pierced island', after the sea caves that run right through them, among mangroves and karst towers.
Practical
Position: OpenStreetMap island Ko Thalu Yai (way 239594038). OSM maps several islets in the group: Thalu Yai, Thalu Noi, Thalu Ok, Thalu Nok and Thalu Nai, plus Ko Thalu Tai off the James Bond anchorage. Tham Lod, the walk-through cave on the south side, is the main reason to come. No Southeast Asia Pilot anchorage here; visit by dinghy or kayak from the James Bond Island anchorage or Koh Panyi. Very shallow around the islets, with mud and sandbanks: keep big boats in the charted channels.
Best for
Dinghy exploring north of James Bond Island
Nearby
- Tham Lod Sea Cave (Koh Thalu)0.3 NM away
- Koh Panyi Anchorage1.7 NM away
- Koh Panyi Floating Football Pitch1.8 NM away
- Koh Panyi Sea Gypsy Village1.8 NM away
- Koh Tapu Limestone Spire1.8 NM away
- James Bond Island Anchorage (Koh Daeng Yai channel)1.9 NM away
- Koh Phing Kan (James Bond Island)1.9 NM away
- Panyee Darussalam Mosque1.9 NM away